Events
From time to time, Clarion West brings together authors and the public for the opportunity to interview prominent writers in both intimate and public settings. When possible, Clarion West teams up with other organizations to make this happen.
Summer of Science Fiction & Fantasy Reading Series
Each week during the summer workshop, Clarion West presents one of its six instructors reading their best new work which could include selections from recently published books, unpublished stories, or novels-in-progress. The featured reader also answers questions about writing, teaching, editing, and other topics. Readings are typically held on Tuesday evenings at 7PM Pacific, unless otherwise stated.
Summer Write-a-thon
Save the date: July 12–26 Write-a-thon 2025!
Registration begins May 19, 2024
Are you ready to write, connect, and unlock amazing rewards?
The Clarion West Write-a-thon is back, running from July 12–26, and this year, we’re restructuring to streamline and make it easier than ever to join in, participate, and get rewards for fundraising — let’s make this year our best yet!
What’s New This Year?
- Register earlier, and raise funds ahead of time.
- Build your personalized fundraising page with our easy-to-use template.
- Learn pro-level fundraising tips to help you meet your goals.
- Set your pledges and writing goals to inspire your supporters.
- Set Your Goals (July 6–12): fundraising rewards announced, leaderboards cheered, and final fundraising push this week. Last minute registrations assisted with final fundraising efforts. Finalize and prepare to meet your writing goals!
- Focused Writing Time from July 12-26: the fundraising is done, time to meet your summer writing goals! During the two weeks of Write-a-thon, you’ll receive:
- Daily writing prompts.
- Find writing sprints and a writing community in Discord & in-person (in Seattle).
- Join in some amazing Q&A sessions with Clarion West Instructors (for all sessions unlocked during fundraising)!
What about the Flash Fiction Groups?
Looking to bring a more personalized and dynamic writing and critiquing experience to your summer? Our popular Flash Fiction Groups are back from June 8 – July 3! Registration opens May 5.
Participation in a flash fiction group offers the perfect opportunity to “shadow” Clarion West’s six-week workshop. Write and submit a flash fiction story each week, learn a variety of critique methods and exchange critiques with peers, and receive guidance to sharpen your storytelling skills—all in a supportive, small-cohort setting.
More information is coming soon!
What about writing sessions and writing along the Six-Week Workshop?
Our Discord will be open all summer! Opportunities for writing sessions, forming writing groups, and building community will continue whether or not you are in the Write-a-thon.